POONDU KUZHAMBU – GARLIC KUZHAMBU RECIPE

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Poondu kuzhambu bowl

Poondu kulambu / Poondu kuzhambu recipe is an easy to make, flavouful  side dish for rice.I tried this recipe from “ The Hindu ” Food safari magazine. As this garlic kuzhambu recipe was given by a chef, I tried it confidently. It came out very well and was finger-licking good. We all loved it. Bachelors can also try this recipe. U can store it for 2-3 days.The taste improves day-by-day. Sambar powder is not necessary for this kulambu. I have used more Small onion/ Chinna vengayam as given the original recipe. You can adjust it as per your preference. Friends, try this easy poondu kuzhambu recipe without coconut and share your feedback with me.

Poondu kulambu bowl

INGREDIENTS
To make puree

  • Tamarind – Small lemon size
  • Tomato – 1 no

To add in the puree

  • Red chilli powder – 1.5 tsp
  • Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
  • Salt – As needed
  • Water – 2 cups

To saute in oil

  • Gingely oil – 2 -3 tbsp
  • Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
  • Fenugreek seeds – 1/2 tsp
  • Urad dal – 1 tsp
  • Green chilli – 1 no
  • Red chilli – 2 nos
  • Curry leaves – few
  • Garlic cloves – 1/8 cup ( 20 cloves)
  • Small onion – 10 nos Or 1 big onion ( cube cut)

Grated Jaggery – 1 tsp ( to add in the end)
METHOD
  • Soak tamarind in little warm water & grind it along with a tomato. Make it a puree. To this puree , add salt , 2 cups of water , red chilli powder & turmeric powder.
  • In a kadai , heat oil and temper all the above said ingredients one by one in the same order. Then saute onions and garlic cloves till they change golden brown and emits a nice smell.

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  • Now add the tamarind puree mixture , stir well and allow it to boil in medium flame till the gravy reduces to half & thickens. Lastly before switching off the flame , add the grated jaggery, add little more salt if necessary..

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  • Switch off the flame, transfer to a serving bowl and close it with a lid.
  • Serve after 30 minutes..Tastes great with plain rice and papad !!

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It thickens to a paste when it cools down.It tastes the best when served the next day. So you can make in large quantity , store in an air tight bottle , refrigerate it and enjoy for a week !

poondu kuzhambu

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30 thoughts on “POONDU KUZHAMBU – GARLIC KUZHAMBU RECIPE”

  2. Gajus kitchen

    Looks awesome and mouthwatering.. I usually make garlic vatha kuzhambu..love to try this version too

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  14. Swati Sapna

    The Kuzhambu looks fiery and yummy… I am a huge garlic lover and this dish looks just up my alley :) Love the photos too!

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  16. mymoon

    Hai frst tym in your blog..this kulambu looks awesome I wanna try this..but how to take puree…means I have to take the tomato and tamarind water or soaked tamarind as such and drain d water with drainer…is dat ok to tamarind and grind?
    please clear my doubts…
    am a learner of cooking..so do apolize if I am asking silly questions..

    thanks,
    Mymoon Hai frst tym in your blog..this kulambu looks awesome I wanna try this..but how to take puree…means I have to take the tomato and tamarind water or soaked tamarind as such and drain d water with drainer…is dat ok to tamarind and grind?
    please clear my doubts…
    am a learner of cooking..so do apolize if I am asking silly questions..

    thanks,
    Mymoon

    Reply
  17. mymoon

    Hai frst tym in your blog..this kulambu looks awesome I wanna try this..but how to take puree…means I have to take the tomato and tamarind water or soaked tamarind as such and drain d water with drainer…is dat ok to tamarind and grind?
    please clear my doubts…
    am a learner of cooking..so do apolize if I am asking silly questions..

    thanks,
    Mymoon

    Reply
    1. Chitra

      Hi, for puree,first soak tamarind in 1/4 cup of water for 15 minutes.It would be soaked well.Remove the soaked tamarind and grind it along with one chopped tomato to a smooth paste.Use the soaked water for grinding this paste.Hope I have cleared ur doubt.Do write ur questions if u have any.It is not silly at all.I am happy to reply u back :)

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